2002 MCC Smart vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 995 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 MCC Smart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 MCC Smart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2002 MCC Smart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | Smart | Villager |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
